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Dialog Semi's new CMIC addresses image sensor performance for the high-competition mobile device market.

Dialog Semi's new CMIC addresses image sensor performance for the high-competition mobile device market.

With PCIM 2019 right around the corner, ON Semi has announced the launch of new SiC-based power components.

With PCIM 2019 right around the corner, ON Semi has announced the launch of new SiC-based power components.

As voice-activated digital assistant devices continue to gain popularity, AI- and audio-focused SoCs evolve.

As voice-activated digital assistant devices continue to gain popularity, AI- and audio-focused SoCs evolve.

See how advancements in resolution and power consumption spur new applications in flow meters and LIDAR.

See how advancements in resolution and power consumption spur new applications in flow meters and LIDAR.

ams has introduced the AS6500, which can provide high-sampling-rate time-to-digital conversion for optical rangefinder…

ams has introduced the AS6500, which can provide high-sampling-rate time-to-digital conversion for optical rangefinder systems in automobiles, robots, and drones.

A brief overview of silicon carbide AKA SiC, which may replace silicon in power electronics altogether.

A brief overview of silicon carbide AKA SiC, which may replace silicon in power electronics altogether.

Is open source changing the way we manage data? Western Digital, a data storage device company, switched to RISC-V's…

Is open source changing the way we manage data? Western Digital, a data storage device company, switched to RISC-V's open-source ISA (instruction set architecture) a year ago. This month, they announced a series of open-source, collaborative initiatives that aim to make data more open, from processor cores to memory caches.

ON Semiconductor has announced their latest CCD image sensor, the KAI-50140, that incorporates 50 megapixels with…

ON Semiconductor has announced their latest CCD image sensor, the KAI-50140, that incorporates 50 megapixels with industrial inspection in mind.

Continuing our series on the Instruction Set Architecture (ISA), this week we delve into the PowerPC ISA.

Continuing our series on the Instruction Set Architecture (ISA), this week we delve into the PowerPC ISA.

Sound can be used to detect objects and communicate. This roundup looks at three new MEMS-based microphones and…

Sound can be used to detect objects and communicate. This roundup looks at three new MEMS-based microphones and ultrasonic sensors on display at Sensor Expo 2018.

ISAs come in several different flavours. Many are proprietary (think AMD), while others are paving the way for open…

ISAs come in several different flavours. Many are proprietary (think AMD), while others are paving the way for open source (think RISC-V). To help get a feel for what’s out there, here’s a brief primer on the history, evolution, and characteristics of a select few, starting with ISAs developed by Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC).

The space race of the cold war saw the US and Russia develop a wide range of aerospace technologies. But a new race is…

The space race of the cold war saw the US and Russia develop a wide range of aerospace technologies. But a new race is about to begin, mostly among corporations, and the winner will unlock the power of the quantum computing realm.

Canon has demonstrated the world's largest sensor at a whopping 400cm square that can be used in light levels as low as…

Canon has demonstrated the world's largest sensor at a whopping 400cm square that can be used in light levels as low as 0.3 lux. What challenges does such a sensor face and how could it be used to defend the earth?

ams, an Austrian company which specializes in sensor technology with a special focus on miniaturization and low-power,…

ams, an Austrian company which specializes in sensor technology with a special focus on miniaturization and low-power, recently announced the beginning of production for their CMV50000 CMOS image sensor.

The LMK61E07 is an I2C-controlled programmable variable frequency oscillator that can be used as an adjustable frequency…

The LMK61E07 is an I2C-controlled programmable variable frequency oscillator that can be used as an adjustable frequency source in computer networking, medical imaging, FPGA, and broadcast video applications.

Analog Devices recently announced two new SPI-controlled analog mux switches: the ADGS1208, which has eight single…

Analog Devices recently announced two new SPI-controlled analog mux switches: the ADGS1208, which has eight single channels, and the ADGS1209, which has four differential channels.

Here's a breakdown of Infineon's new high-performance digital MEMS microphone that offers power-optimized modes for…

Here's a breakdown of Infineon's new high-performance digital MEMS microphone that offers power-optimized modes for low-current consumption devices.

IDT’s new MicroClock programmable clock generator is a 3-channel (3-PLL-architecture), low-power, user-programmable…

IDT’s new MicroClock programmable clock generator is a 3-channel (3-PLL-architecture), low-power, user-programmable clock, intended for handheld and wearable devices.

Here is a view of development boards for Amazon's Alexa audio technology and how they simplify design for voice-enabled…

Here is a view of development boards for Amazon's Alexa audio technology and how they simplify design for voice-enabled speakers, appliances, and panels.